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General information

Name
Van Driver
Site / Location
Pinkenba Van Operations
Ref #
12379330
Entity
Australia Post
Opening Date
27-Jan-2026
Suburb
Pinkenba
State
Queensland
Work Type
Permanent Part Time
Weekly Hours
25

Description & Requirements

  • Permanent part-time position working 25hrs per week
  • Commitment required to work Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 5:30pm 


Help us deliver like never before
As our Van Driver based out of the Pinkenba Facility, you’ll be operating picking up mail in our vans as the face of our trusted business, at the heart of your community and connecting Australians every single day. You’ll be working autonomously out on-the-road, interacting with others, and being a team player and it doesn’t get better than that!

You’ll be
  • Working afternoon shifts, starting and finishing at the Pinkenba Pick-Up-Delivery Centre
  • Required to safely perform and operate a van to perform duties; picking up mail from Street Posting Boxes, Corporate Offices, Licensed Post Offices, and Delivery Centres
  • Picking up some mail and parcel items from our Business Customers
  • Unloading mail articles from vans and manually sorting them into small or large letters and parcels including express posts
  • Completing your own daily vehicle safety check
  • Paired up with our experienced senior drivers, who are committed to engage and take part in your professional development

About you
  • You hold a full or probationary QLD driver’s licence and good driving history
  • You have experience driving a van or similar sized vehicle (automatic)
  • You are happy to participate in a pre-employment practical driving assessment
  • You're flexible with working additional hours if required
  • You are ok to handle packages that may contain food or alcohol products
  • You have a great memory, excellent attention to detail and can lift up to 16kgs of Mail and Parcels regularly
  • You are comfortable being on your feet, in and out of a vehicle frequently, and doing physical indoor and outdoor work
  • You'll need to meet our safe working load limit of weighing 130kgs or less 

How we’ll deliver for you

  • Hourly rate is paid at $31.49 with a 4% increase in September 2026 and 12% superannuation
  • We invest in you for the long-term, encouraging growth through delivering on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety
  • Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued and can bring their authentic self to work every day
  • We invest in your personal well-being, recognise and reward you for your contribution to our successful with Post Perks and more

 

Training and Support

At Australia Post, our training and induction programs offer support to ensure we set you up for success. You will attend an induction in your first week with our Learning and Development Team followed by a site-specific induction at your respective facility and additional online learning modules. As a new employee, you will receive one-on-one coaching, followed by regular check-ins with your Manager and Trainer to track progress, provide feedback, and discuss any support needed. We assess development at the end of each month during your probationary period, with adjustments or additional training as required. The program includes site-specific inductions and hands-on training, building employees up to full delivery capacity within six weeks. Our approach is flexible, ensuring long-term success and continuous growth.


We’re delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. 

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au.


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